Critiquing Services

Writing is often a solitary pursuit.

We spend hours and hours putting words on paper, wondering if we have succeeded in communicating the thoughts that are in our heads. To find out if we've been successful, we need other writers to read our work.

Send me the best manuscript that you are capable of producing.

In return, here is what you’ll get from me:

A thorough reading of your work. The first time through, I’ll note my impressions. The critique comes with the second reading.

A list of your manuscript’s strengths. What can you build on to improve your work? Finding out what you've done right is just as important as discovering the mistakes you have made.

A list of potential problems. I’ll help you spot problems and recommend possible fixes. I say “possible fixes” because the actual fix has to come from you. It is, after all, your work and this is the only way the fix will be a natural part of the whole.

A line-by-line critique. Throughout the manuscript, I’ll note the places that pulled me in, made me laugh or left me lost. Again, this will help reinforce what works well and what needs to be tweaked for the best possible effect.

Fees and Payment:

I charge a minimum of $50.00 per manuscript or $1.00 per page. This means that you pay $50 for any manuscript up to 50 pages long. For novels, you’ll have to pay a bit more but I’ll have more work to do as well.

Contact me before sending in your manuscript. I want to be prompt, but please keep in mind that I may already have several deadlines on my calendar.